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2008 · 109 min · R

The Wrestler

Directed by Darren Aronofsky · Drama, Romance

The Wrestler (2008) is a Drama film, directed by Darren Aronofsky set in New Jersey during the 2000s. It runs 109 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of redemption, family & loyalty, and isolation run throughout.

Composer
Clint Mansell
Cinematography
Maryse Alberti
Cast
Mickey RourkeMarisa TomeiEvan Rachel WoodMark MargolisTodd BarryWass StevensJudah FriedlanderErnest Miller

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New Jersey
Setting
Suburban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Themes
RedemptionFamily & LoyaltyIsolation
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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